Homicides
Is El Salvador’s Millennial President Negotiating with the Gangs?
Strongman President Nayib Bukele is taking credit for homicide numbers declining, but police say there’s more to the story.
Canadian Cops Keep Killing People During Wellness and Mental Health Calls
At least five people have died during mental health calls or wellness checks by police since April. All five were Black, Indigenous, or people of colour.
Toronto thinks rebranding some cops can help stop gun violence
Neighbourhood officers are meant to "humanize the badge" but critics call it a band-aid.
Chicago's new normal: Five people killed and 12 injured by gunfire overnight Friday
The deaths bring the week's total number of fatal shootings to 18 so far, with another 81 wounded.
Bodies Are Piling Up in Baltimore — But Fears of a US Crime Surge Might Be Overblown
Five federal law enforcement agencies have dispatched agents help combat Baltimore’s spike in homicides, but some experts are skeptical that crime is rising nationwide.
Here Are Some of Baltimore's Many May Murder Scenes
I spent Sunday driving around Baltimore, visiting many sites of death.
Meet the South Central LA School Counselor Who Helps Students Combat PTSD From Gang Violence
Gustavo Sagredo describes his students experiencing PTSD symptoms such as experiencing flashbacks and difficulty with concentrating.